[Note: Some tests are not performed routinely, but only after discussion with the treating physicians/faculty]
- SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus real time RT-PCR
- Whole genome sequencing (NGS) for SARS-CoV-2
- Influenza real time multiplex RT-PCR
- Respiratory virus panel (other than influenza) multiplex PCR
- HSV 1&2 DNA PCR (CSF, GUD, Ocular etc.)
- HCMV DNA PCR (Urine, Colonic biopsy, CSF etc.)
- HIV-1 RT-PCR for Early Infant Diagnosis (DBS samples)
- HIV-1 RNA RT-PCR (Viral load)
- Dengue & Chikungunya virus real time RT-PCR
- Polyomavirus (BK/JC) real time RT-PCR
- Viral Meningitis/Encephalitis PCR panel (HSV, Enteroviruses, Parechoviruses, VZV, Mumps, etc.)
- Viral Gastroenteritis PCR Panel (Rotavirus, Norovirus, Adenovirus 40/41, Astrovirus, Sapovirus, etc.)
- Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA PCR (Real time PCR)
- Parvovirus B19 real time PCR
- Dengue virus serotyping by real time RT-PCR
- Measles real time RT-PCR
Antigen detection
- Dengue NS1 antigen (ELISA)
- Rotavirus antigen (ICT)
- Hepatitis serology: HBsAg, Anti-HBc IgM, Anti-HCV, Anti-HAV IgM, Anti-HEV IgM
Antibody detection (Serology)
- Anti-Dengue IgM (ELISA)
- Anti-Chikungunya IgM (ELISA)
- Anti-Japanese Encephalitis IgM (ELISA)
- Anti-Measles IgM (ELISA)
- Anti-EBV (VCA) IgM (ELISA)
Direct Microscopy
- Tzanck smear (for HSV 1&2, VZV)
- PS (thin smear) for Downey cells/atypical lymphocytes (EBV-related Infectious mononucleosis)
Cell culture
- Cell culture for influenza viruses, dengue virus, HSV-1&2, etc.
